In terms of the design, FreeWavz come with a "unique conical sound delivery mechanism wrapped in memory foam" that projects sound up and into the ear canal.

It has an adjustable environmental listen-through to let you hear traffic on busy streets; optional ear safeguards that'll monitor decibel levels; and a six-frequency equaliser for each ear.

The buds are compatible with both Android and iOS devices, while sweat, water and shock resistant – ensuring they're designed to stand up to the rigorous demands of any workout.

“Headphones currently on the market don’t meet the requirements of today’s athletes, and many variants actually pose risks to long-term hearing,” said FreeWavz founder Dr Eric Hensen.

"Leveraging the latest medical technology and cutting-edge design, we believe our new product will empower athletes of all abilities to get more from their exercise routines in a safe and unrestricted manner."

You can find out more about FreeWavz and make a pledge towards its Kickstarter campaign here. If successful, the buds (RRP $299 plus postage) will start shipping during the Autumn.

FreeWavz follow FX-Sport's VR2 smart sport headphones concept and Bragi's Dash onto Kickstarter and we'll be keeping our eye out to see if this latest concept proves a crowdfunding hit.